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United Airlines

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At a glance

United Airlines is the third largest airline in the nation.  It’s headquartered in Chicago, which is also the location of the largest United hub.  United has a collection of co-branded credit cards that allow you to rack up miles, gain access to lounges, and more. This article directory gives you the resources to plan out your travel strategy for United Airlines.

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Buzzworthy

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  2. Deal alert: Head to Mexico for the winter for as little as $160
  3. Is airline elite status still worth it?
  4. Deal alert for the new year: Fly to Hawaii for $200
  5. United Airlines blames flight tipping backwards on weight imbalance

Latest Reviews

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Long-haul from Maui: A 767 red-eye to Newark in United’s best business-class seat
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What it’s like flying United’s newest flagship transcon routes from New York-JFK
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TPG round-up: 5 worst economy meals in the sky
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8 ways the United Polaris long-haul experience has changed
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The good – and bad – of flying United’s transcon Polaris during the pandemic
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Flight review: United’s A320 in Economy Plus from New York to Denver

Essential Reading

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United Airlines baggage fees and how to avoid paying them
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Your ultimate guide to United Airlines partners
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A comprehensive guide to United Airlines’ new same-day flight change policy
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Latest Deals

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Deal alert: Fly coast-to-coast nonstop for as little as $137
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Deal alert: Book flights to Iceland for less than $400 round-trip
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Deal alert: Mexico for 10,000 Delta SkyMiles or under $200 round-trip
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Deal alert: Book round-trip flights to Spain for as low as $451
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Fly to a reopened Canada with wide-open award space on many airlines
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Deal alert: Book nonstop flights to the Virgin Islands for as low as $213

All United Stories

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Hotel and airline elite status extensions stretching into 2023 — Full list of extensions and promos
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The Citi Premier is the new best credit card for domestic travel (for a limited time)
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If you’re hungry, United Clubs are actually better than before the pandemic — here’s why
Guides
Return to normalcy: All of the airline lounges in the US that are currently open
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How 3 TPG reporters would spend 1 million United miles
Guides
Business-class battle: The best lie-flats between the US and London
Guides
How to request an elite upgrade with United PlusPoints
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Why I added the United Business Card to my wallet — beyond ‘just’ the 150K bonus miles
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Remembering the 34 flight crew members who died on 9/11
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United doubles down on vaccine requirement with stringent policy for religious exemptions
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Surprise: United is upgrading an unlikely Florida route with its fanciest jet
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The story of one 777: From innovative jet to bargain-basement deal

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